During surgery, your care involves two clearly separated roles: Dr. Kim and his surgical team focus entirely on the procedure itself, while a dedicated anesthesia monitoring staff member is responsible solely for tracking your vital signs — heart rate, blood pressure, oxygen levels, and breathing — throughout the entire surgery.
Having this dedicated monitoring role, separate from anyone assisting with the surgery itself, is actually a recommended practice under Korean medical regulations — the idea being that patient monitoring during sedation shouldn't be a secondary task for someone also assisting the surgeon, but a dedicated, undivided responsibility. Our clinic follows this standard as a matter of course.
Consultation Tip
Feel free to ask specifically who will be part of your surgical and monitoring team on the day of your procedure — a clear answer reflects a well-organized, properly staffed surgical process.
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— Dr. Hyung-taek Kim, KOWON Plastic Surgery